"If Michael Crichton had written a superhero novel, it would look a lot like
Upgrade. . . . Sleek and propulsive, a page-turner with unexpectedly beautiful passages that give you pause amid the thrills."
--Amal El-Mohtar, The New York Times Book Review "A lot of fun . . . Crouch knows how to do a chase, when to blow stuff up and when to bring the house lights down. . . . But what makes
Upgrade special is that his path is unique. He takes turns that are unexpected [and] explores some stunning vistas along the way."
--NPR "From the first page, it's clear you're in the hands of a master storyteller;
Upgrade is by turns mysterious, fascinating, and deeply moving--exploring the very nature of what it means to be human. Spellbinding."
--Alex Michaelides, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient and The Maidens "Imaginative, perfectly paced, and extremely clever,
Upgrade walks the fine line between page-turning thriller and smart sci-fi. Another killer read from Blake."
--Andy Weir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary
"The incomparable Blake Crouch has, once again, completely blown my mind.
Upgrade is more than a brain-bending thriller; it's a siren in the night, warning us all of the dangers of playing God with the human species."
--Justin Cronin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Passage Trilogy "Blake Crouch has a mind like Crichton and a heart like King--
Upgrade is riveting, tense, scrupulously researched, and deeply heartfelt."
--David Koepp, author of Cold Storage and screenwriter of Jurassic Park
"Blake Crouch doesn't pull any punches in this taut and evocative examination of what humanity really is--and how it fails us. A hugely entertaining and emotionally resonant thriller that you'll be thinking about long after you turn the last page."
--Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Chosen Ones and Divergent "[A] nail-biting near-future science thriller . . . Crouch fully develops his alarming concept and its implications along with delivering masterful characterizations. This is the best yet from a creative and gifted author."
--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Mind-bending . . . an excellent follow-up to Crouch's other dark-science novels . . . Will appeal to readers interested in climate fiction or superhero origin stories, as well as those who enjoy smart thrillers."
--Booklist "High-octane action, some moral complexity, and a surprisingly emotional ending elevate this novel. Recommended--even for reluctant science fiction readers."
--Kirkus Reviews
